NOC 64320: Tour and travel guides
Tour and travel guides escort individuals and groups on trips, on sightseeing tours of cities and on tours of historical sites and establishments such as famous buildings, manufacturing plants, cathedrals and theme parks. They also provide descriptions and background information on interesting features. They are employed by tour operators, resorts and other establishments or may be self-employed.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
NOC 64320 (Tour and travel guides) is a TEER 4 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC. It is not on IRCC's high-wage list. It isn't on any current category-based draw list.
TEER
TEER 4
Not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
| NOC 2021 code | 64320 |
|---|---|
| Title | Tour and travel guides |
| Broad category | Sales and service occupations |
| TEER | TEER 4 — usually requires a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training |
Example job titles
- adventure travel site interpreter
- bicycle tour guide
- calèche driver
- factory tour guide
- industrial site interpreter
- tour guide
- travel guide
Main duties
- Tour guides
- Transport or escort individuals or groups on tours of cities, waterways and industrial and other establishments
- Describe points of interest, answer questions and supply information
- Provide historical and cultural facts related to the site
- May collect admission fees and sell souvenirs.
- Travel guides
- Escort individuals and groups on vacation and business trips
- Ensure that reservations for transportation and accommodations are confirmed and that prepared itineraries are met
Your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties to use this NOC — check the full profile on the official NOC site.
Related occupations
- NOC 64300 — Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses
- NOC 64301 — Bartenders
- NOC 64310 — Travel counsellors
- NOC 64311 — Pursers and flight attendants
- NOC 64312 — Airline ticket and service agents
- NOC 64313 — Ground and water transport ticket agents, cargo service representatives and related clerks
- NOC 64314 — Hotel front desk clerks
- NOC 64321 — Casino workers
- NOC 64322 — Outdoor sport and recreational guides
- NOC 64100 — Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers
← NOC 64314 Hotel front desk clerks · NOC 64321 Casino workers →
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TEER 4 also matters for work permits: see the spousal open work permit (TEER rules for spouses of workers), LMIA explained and the Atlantic Immigration Program (job offers in TEER 0–4).
Sources: Statistics Canada NOC 2021 V1.0; IRCC high-wage occupations; IRCC category-based selection; IRCC who can apply.
Frequently asked questions
Is NOC 64320 eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 64320 is a TEER 4 occupation. IRCC only counts TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 work as skilled experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, so this occupation alone generally won't meet those requirements. Provincial programs may differ.
Is NOC 64320 a high-wage occupation?+
No. NOC 64320 isn't on IRCC's Express Entry high-wage occupations list, so it doesn't earn the extra high-wage or job offer CRS points. Canadian work-length points can still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Which Express Entry category draws include NOC 64320?+
None of IRCC's current category-based selection lists include NOC 64320. Candidates can still be invited in general, program-specific (such as CEC) or PNP rounds.